Report: Jay Ratliff exploring a 2013 return

Ed Werder of ESPN reports that Ratliff is in Philadelphia to be evaluated by Dr. William Myers to see if he can try out for teams interested in signing him this season. Per Werder, six teams have contacted Ratliff about a possible return and Ratliff believes others will be interested if Myers gives him a clean bill of health.

It’s a surprising turn of events because Ratliff’s agent Mark Slough said at the time of his release that the injury Ratliff suffered last December was serious enough that the Cowboys knew he might miss close to a year before he’d be able to return. Slough also said that Ratliff intended to play in 2014, suggesting that a return this year was not in the cards.

And it might not be, but the interest of other teams is reportedly enough to have him get another opinion before deciding for sure.

He could be a Saint if healthy. Ratliff played for Rob Ryan in Dallas.

bluebongzilla says:Oct 23, 2013 3:07 PM

Slacker. He’d be perfect for the Giants.

umakenosense says:Oct 23, 2013 3:29 PM

Truly amazing signs a big contract in Dallas all of a sudden can’t play do to injuries. Now he is out of a job and he is healed. Good luck who ever signs him. I’m sure he will hurt his big toe in week two. Miles Austin take notice you should be released next!!!! Big contracts and no production.

petehemlock says:Oct 23, 2013 3:50 PM

Rex Ryan was flirting with a tampering charge for wanting this guy a few years ago.

Giants have a bunch of bodies, but no one is really playing well amongst them other than Joseph and Rogers. Ratliff would not be any real addition. They need to play Hankins, not pick up some guy who is better as a two-gap blocker and not a straight up 4-3 DT.